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Mates International Brisbane

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Member ofQEACMARAICEF Agency Status Accredited (IAS ID #6050, valid to Mar 2027); Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) Member; Registered Migration Agents (MARN: 0745797)
📍 Level 9 ICON Building 270 Adelaide Street Brisbane, QLD 4000📅 Founded 2014🔗 matesinternational.com/locations/brisbane
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About Mates International Brisbane

Mates International Brisbane is part of the Mates International multi-city network (Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth). They provide free education placement at Queensland institutions, student visa applications, QLD state nomination guidance, and skilled migration services for post-study graduates. Their friendly, supportive approach makes them popular in the South Asian student community in Brisbane.

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Strengths
  • Specialist in supporting international students who are already in Australia
  • Community-driven model — many staff are former international students themselves
  • Practical support for Brisbane students managing CoE conditions, course changes, and OSHC
  • Experience with student visa extensions and post-study work visa guidance in Queensland
  • Accessible, peer-to-peer service model that resonates with students in transition
Limitations
  • !Smaller boutique firm — limited capacity for complex migration law matters
  • !Less suited to complex PR pathway planning or employer-sponsored visa advice
  • !Limited brand recognition compared to major national consultancies

How Mates International Brisbane get paid

Affordable

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Who it suits

  • International students choosing Brisbane
  • Post-study graduates targeting QLD migration
  • Skilled workers in QLD

What they do

Destinations
Australia Australia
Specialisations
Student VisaMigration ServicesPermanent ResidencyTemporary VisasUniversity AdmissionsCourse Change
Services
Free Education PlacementStudent Visa (500)QLD State Nomination (190/491)Graduate Visa (485)Skilled MigrationEmployer SponsoredOSHC
Languages
EnglishNepaliHindi

Partner universities & institutions

QU
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Australia Australia
university
GU
Griffith University
Australia Australia
university
BU
Bond University
Australia Australia
university
JC
James Cook University (Brisbane)
Australia Australia
university
TQ
TAFE Queensland
Australia Australia
tafe
US
UniSQ (University of Southern Queensland)
Australia Australia
university

Post-study pathways

🎓Study → Graduate Visa (485) → QLD Nomination (190)

Study at an Australian university on a Student Visa (500), then apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (485) to work in Australia for 2–4 years post-graduation. Queensland nomination (190) provides a direct pathway to permanent residency.

1Student Visa (500)2Graduation3Graduate Visa (485)4QLD Nomination (190)5Permanent Residency
🌏QLD Regional Skilled Pathway (491 → 191)

Live and work in a regional area on the Skilled Work Regional visa (491). After 3 years of regional residency and income requirements, transition to the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (191).

1Skills Assessment2QLD Regional Nomination3Skilled Regional Visa (491)43 Years Regional Work5Permanent Visa (191)
💼Employer Sponsored (TSS 482 → ENS 186)

Secure employer sponsorship on the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), then transition to permanent residency via the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) after 2–3 years of employment.

1Job Offer2Employer Nomination3TSS Visa (482)42–3 Years Employment5Permanent Visa (186)

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The bottom line

Mates International Brisbane is a genuinely student-centred resource for international students in Queensland who need practical, empathetic support navigating their Australian study journey. Their community-driven model and peer understanding make them particularly accessible for students facing common study-in-Australia challenges.

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International students in Brisbane who need relatable, practical support from a team that understands the student experience — particularly for CoE management, OSHC, course changes, and post-study work visa guidance.
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No consultancy can pay to be listed, to rank higher, or to have criticism removed. Last researched: 2026-06-20. Sources: Official consultancy website · Public social media profiles (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) · ConsultancyCheck editorial research · Public directories and listings · Consultancy official website: https://www.matesinternational.com/locations/brisbane.

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